Auction 9 – 15 October 2023
Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Islamic Coins, Weights and Seals
Su, 15.10.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description
★ Drunkard! Rare! ★
Michael III the Drunkard and Basil I, AD 842-867. AE, Follis. 7.98 g. 26.84 mm. Constantinopolis.
Obv: ✠mIҺAЄL IMPЄRAT'. Crowned, facing bust of Michael, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross on globe and akakia.
Rev: ✠bASILIЧS RЄX✱. Crowned, facing bust of Basil, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross on globe and akakia.
Ref: SB 1693; DOC III 8.
Very Fine, nicely toned
Rare.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 400 EUR 25 bids |
| Starting price | 10 EUR |
| Estimate | 560 EUR |
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